26 nations and a slew of deals: What India achieved through PM Modi's foreign visits

New Delhi: Narendra Modi is believed to be contemplating on cutting down on his foreign tours in 2016 to focus on domestic commitments. The year 2015 saw the popular Indian Prime Minister undertake visits to 26 countries.

His foreign visits have given enough fodder to the opposition to target him for his frequent travels. Here, we bring you a glimpse of what India has managed to achieve out of Modi's global sojourns in 2015

March

March 10-11

Seychelles

Four agreements including one on advancing maritime security in the region

March 11-12

Mauritius

Five pacts including a security cooperation agreement

March 13-14

Sri Lanka

Four pacts including a currency swap, and visa on arrival agreement for Sri Lankans

India signs 13 agreements with Canada, including one on space cooperation

May

May 14-16

China

India-China sign 24 business agreements; pledge cooperation in sectors including railways and education

May 17-18

Mongolia

India, Mongolia ink 14 agreements including a treaty on air service

May 18-19

South Korea

India inks 7 agreements with South Korea, including a crucial pact on avoidance of double taxation. Korea also promises $10 bn investments in Indian infrastructure

June

June 6-7

Bangladesh

India signs 22 agreements with its eastern neighbour. A historic pact on exchange of enclaves and the implementation of the 1974 Land Boundary Agreement was also signed. Both sides also agree to put a check on human trafficking and smuggling of fake currency

July

July 6-7

Uzbekistan

Crucial decisions taken regarding implementation of the uranium pact and cooperation in counter terrorism

July 7-8

Kazakhstan

Both sides sign five agreements. Finalise contract for supply of Uranium and also enter into a defence pact

December

December 23-24

Russia

Both sides ink a total of 16 pacts. Agreements cover various fields including nuclear and defence. Both sides formalise joint venture for manufacturing 226 military helicopters; 12 atomic plants to be built

December 25

Afghanistan

Modi inaugurated new parliament building. Also handed over three Mi5 helicopters